One of the truly sad things in the history of religion is the hostility that persists between Jews and Christians—sometimes[...]

Of all the ceremonies that are connected in our mind to the Christian faith, there is probably nothing more fundamental[...]

We all know that we are sinners. And we know that there is no combination of our own works, our[...]

Why do you suppose that Israelites, so very long ago, lived about as long as we do today with all[...]

The Bible is a very down-to-earth book. It is written for men and women who actually have to live every[...]

It has to come as a surprise to find a Christian church—a Gentile Christian church—observing the Passover. The Passover is[...]

When someone we know is touched by the death of a loved one, we can do what we can to[...]

What’s really going on in the world? And what is this War on Terror really about. When you get to[...]

If there’s one thing that is clear when you study the New Testament with an eye to the origins of[...]

If a man sets out to convince an audience of the truth of his message, why would he not give[...]

The last time the Christian church was perfectly joined together, of the same mind and of the same judgement was[...]

The disciples of Jesus came to him one day with a request: Lord, teach us to pray. Jesus replied with[...]

It is astonishing, when you think about it, how much hatred can be generated by religious beliefs. From the earliest[...]

When Israel settled into the Promised Land at first, they enjoyed a time of freedom the likes of which no[...]

When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have[...]

Everyone knows the end of the world is coming. The only questions left are when and how. Scientists tell us[...]

Is it hard to be a Christian? I suppose it depends on where you are and what you are doing.[...]

The Law of God is a great gift. The 119th Psalm, in a way, summarizes our attitude toward the Law[...]

I’m always grateful when the news media gives credit to people who have done very brave things. It is so[...]

I know sometimes it is a little hard to grasp, but the conflict between Jesus and the Pharisees was a[...]

I know this may seem obvious, but it must be said: Christianity and Judaism are two very different religions. I[...]

Sometimes we answer questions too quickly, when we would be far better off saying I don’t know and waiting until[...]

Visualize a horizontal line. That line represents perfection in keeping the law. Everything below that line is sin. Everything above[...]

It is a quirk of human nature that we don’t like to do as we are told. I have heard[...]

It is odd, don’t you think, that man is so dissatisfied with God? Seriously, we seem to think that we[...]

It is almost funny, in reading thorough the life of the apostle Paul, how often his friends had to get[...]

The title of this sermon may not inspire a lot of people listen to it. The title is The Wrath[...]

You may have heard of the Ten Commandments. The first four commandments have to do with man’s relationship with God.[...]

When you read the New Testament, you really want to see a group of people united in purpose, thoroughly converted,[...]

Imagine that you attend a small church of, say, 50 people. You have been meeting together for quite a long[...]

The very first Christian missionaries in all history were a couple of men named Saul and Barnabas. (We know Saul[...]

The greatest missionary church in history was established by men whose names we do not even know. No, it wasn’t[...]

There is very little in the way of direct revelation of a world that exists alongside our world. We get[...]

I would not like to suggest the apostles of Jesus were stubborn or blockheaded, because that would not be fair.[...]

You have to wonder about a man like Saul of Tarsus. Here’s a man that we will come to know[...]

How should Christians think about Jews? For that matter, how should Jews think about Christians? The relationship between Jews and[...]

There is a great divide between Christianity and Judaism. And it goes back a lot further than most people realize.[...]

I think it is fair to say that God used the power of the Holy Spirit to jump start the[...]

I remember my first experience with power. It was behind the wheel of a 1948 Chevrolet. Granted, by today’s standards,[...]

Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. And[...]

And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly[...]

How many hundreds of millions of Christians are there in the world by now? What is your guess? Well, I[...]

A man can live without food…for a while. He can live on short rations for quite a while. But sooner[...]

I can understand why Jewish leaders were concerned about Mel Gibson’s movie, The Passion of the Christ. If I were[...]

It’s fascinating that the longest discourse of Jesus in the entire New Testament is also the most private, the most[...]

I used to wonder at the decay of popular music in all of its forms. Why wasn’t anyone writing beautiful[...]

Not a few Christian folk are beginning to worry. They’re thinking that they may be losing the culture war. The[...]

What would happen to you if you were down and out and there was no one to help? Where would[...]

There is a scripture in the 35th chapter of Exodus that opens up a subject I don't recall hearing very[...]

Have you ever wondered why it is that Christian people feel they are never alone? It’s true, you know—we are[...]

One of the saddest things about the ministry of Jesus is the number of people who believed him, believed his[...]

Not long ago, Someone I respect very highly commented that she did not have a relationship with God. She believed[...]

Jesus defies explanation. You can’t just put him in a category and then say you have him figured out. Nearly[...]

I must confess, I was a little puzzled at the reaction of the Jewish community to the movie The Passion[...]

Jesus was a constant puzzle to the Pharisees. Sometimes he is a bit puzzling to us, too. And we have[...]

Considering all that Jesus did, and considering his personal charisma, does it strike you as strange that there was a[...]

So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created[...]

Of the four gospel writers, it is John who is the theologian. More than the others, he captures and reports[...]

Jesus of Nazareth was full of surprises. His disciples often had trouble figuring him out, but Jesus had an agenda.[...]

From here, it’s hard to imagine what those first encounters with the mature Jesus were like—for those who saw him[...]

The apostle John presents us with the most astonishing theology. And he does it right off the bat, without preamble.[...]

If you happen to enjoy contemporary praise music, you more than likely have heard These Are The Days of Elijah.[...]

Did Jesus die of a broken heart, or was he brutally and violently killed? Now, you have to understand something[...]

I know that Jesus had to die for my sins. But why did he have to die the way he[...]

It is hard to imagine why anyone would want to kill a man. I suppose, in some cases, people kill[...]

Everyone wants to know about the end of the world. Just bring up the subject and everyone’s ears perk up.[...]

What did the First Christians believe about Jesus? He was the Messiah, of course, but more than that. Jesus himself[...]

If the world was going to blow up at noon tomorrow, would you want to know? I don’t just mean[...]

If you could ask Jesus, Lord, what are the signs of your second coming and of the end of the[...]

There is a fascinating story that links Easter and Passover, and most of the world goes on blissfully unaware of[...]

Are you ready for a quiz? Grab pencil and pad and write down the names of the two most important[...]

Why do you suppose God leaves us with so many unanswered questions? And why are some of the truths of[...]

When the Pope viewed Mel Gibson’s movie, The Passion of Jesus Christ, he is said to have remarked, It is[...]

I love a good mystery. Puzzle solving is a favorite pastime of mine. So perhaps I can be forgiven for[...]

What did the First Christians believe about the New Covenant? I’m talking about those Christians who were alive in the[...]

I know that Jesus was a gentle man. I am certain that he was kind, that he was merciful, and[...]

There is a time in a man’s life when he must act—when he must seize the day. There are moments[...]

What is the Kingdom of Heaven like, really? Listening to preachers when I was growing up, I was under the[...]

What is it about children that makes some people so ready to dismiss them as though they were of no[...]

Can a Christian take up arms against another person, or another nation? Can a Christian ever be responsible for the[...]

When you were on your way home from work yesterday, and you drove by a schoolyard with a couple of[...]

Is it possible for a sinner to be forgiven and then have that forgiveness taken away? It doesn’t sound right,[...]

Jesus told Peter that he was giving him the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, and that whatever he bound[...]

Would you assume that Jesus wanted everyone to know that he was the Messiah? There was a lot of controversy[...]

Unless you’ve just arrived from another planet and are not yet up to speed, you probably have some notion about[...]

Christian people have a lot of difficulty with Biblical law and sometimes take shortcuts in trying understand it. One of[...]

Even when Jesus went to the desert to be alone, he could not get away from the crowds. There’s nothing[...]

What is the Kingdom of Heaven like? Is it a great city with jeweled foundations and streets of gold; a[...]

It’s downright annoying, when something is bothering you, to have one of your friends say, Well, try not to think[...]

Periodically, it seems, society gets a new rash of atheists. I think rash may be a good metaphor. Like many[...]

Why would anyone who claims to worship God even consider committing murder? Don’t say they haven’t. Men and women—Jews and[...]

Is religion hard or easy? Is it complicated or simple? If you listen to some teachers, you would think that[...]

Could Jesus Christ come tonight? Is it possible that you could walk out on your back porch before bedtime and[...]